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LV08 FLJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,117 mi
Last recorded78,117 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 FLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 78,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened sill split - non structural (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill split but not considered stuctual. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 76,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excusive corrosion. Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excusive corrosion. Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill split but not considered stuctual. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,817 miles

Nearside Rear Sill crushed/damaged/corroded but not structural.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill crushed/damaged/corroded but not structural.

various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,395 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,395 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,203 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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LV08 FLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV08 FLJ registered?

LV08 FLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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